1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle vs. 1970 Volvo 140
To start off, 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Volvo 140. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Volvo 140 would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Volvo 140 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1970 Volvo 140. (81 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle should accelerate faster than 1970 Volvo 140. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Volvo 140 weights approximately 396 kg more than 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle (167 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Volvo 140. (157 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Volvo 140.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle | 1970 Volvo 140 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
Model | Eagle | 140 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1266 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2610 mm |